By Denis Okello (denis.okello@vol.co.ug)
Lira
State minister for works and transport Musa Ecweru has warned Motaengil Africa the contractor undertaking reconstruction of Lira-Kamdini road against shoddy work.
Ecweru on Saturday inspected the Rwekunye-Apac-Lira to Acholi bur road
project as well as Lira-Kamdini road together with officials from Uganda National Roads Authority and Lango parliamentary group.
Addressing the press, Ecweru noted that when the contractor was given
the contract for construction of Lira-Kamdini road, the people of
Lango had great hope that the status of the road would improve and now
the contractor has the task to deliver.
Ecweru however branded as lazy, the contractor compared to Chinese contractors whom he said are very committed and work day and night when given contracts, to ensure work is completed to the required standards.
He said the contractor is supposed to reconstruct the road as opposed to forward maintenance which is currently being done.
Lango parliamentary group general secretary who doubles as Kole North
MP Dr Samuel Opio Acuti said they want the reconstruction of the road
to be expedited.
Christine Akello, the MP Erute North warned the contractor against using substandard tarmac during the construction of the road.
Officials of Motaengil said they are patching up sections of the road
to reduce dust as the main reconstruction work commences.
